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Midvale, Utah

BRAD THOMAS Obituary

Brad Thomas 1965 ~ 2010 Bradley John Thomas, age 44, our loving husband, father and son, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2010. Born on November 30, 1965, to John Walter and Rhonda Andrus Thomas. He graduated from Hillcrest High, proudly earned his Eagle Scout award, and served a mission in Portland, Oregon. He married Melanie Hardy on July 22, 1987 and they were blessed with four children. They later divorced. He married Ramona Lobato on April 26, 2008, in St. George, Utah. They became the proud parents of Samson and Delilah. Brad learned many skills and a strong work ethic while working side by side with his dad in the family business. He considered himself a "jack of all trades and master of none." He enjoyed working for the US Forest and Park Service, TSA, driving truck, and in construction. In his position as a Plant Operator he achieved Grade IV Certification. Brad's life was full enjoying motorcycles, movies, mechanics, baseball, NASCAR, music and travel. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to relax at the family cabin with his boys and uncle. His sense of humor, laughter and smile would brighten your day. Survived by his loving wife Ramona; children, Cory, Kira, Colton, and Cassidy; mother, Rhonda; sisters, Tiffani and Brooke (Matt) McAllister. He is preceded in death by his father. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State St. where a viewing will be held on June 10th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. "Each day is a new adventure!"

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jun. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for BRAD THOMAS

15 Entries

Evie Gerontis

June 30, 2010

Ramona, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Alvin Crown

June 18, 2010

Ramona, Thank you for letting me know of Brads passing. Though we worked together for a short time, I think of him as a good friend. I will let the opther fellows at work of his passing.
Alvin Crown
State of Utah DFCM

Tamra Turpin

June 17, 2010

Ramona, I was shocked and saddened by the news of Brad's passing. You are so dear to me and I am truly sorry for what you are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 16, 2010

Ramona, I'm so sorry to hear of Brad's death. I regret I was unable to attend the viewing or funeral. (I broke my right wrist and cannot drive for 6 weeks). It must be so devastating after only two years of marriage. He was too young. And so are you. My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry. Sincerely, Charmaine Gunnell

June 11, 2010

Ralphie
I was saddened to hear about Brads passing. I was sitting in the Stockholm Sweden train station when my sister Shannon said she had seen the obituary in the morning Deseret News. I am sorry I wont be able to attend the service, but I want you to know that my sympathies and sorrow are with you at this difficult time. I will be thinking of you, and know that I love you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am on a trip with Lane and Shannon and my cousin Pam. Today, we are in Lativa, and tomorrow we are going to Estonia. Next week we will end our holiday in Finland. Again, know of my sympathy and love.
With Love, Dianne/ Ralphie the second. 6/11/2010

Lisa Baxter

June 10, 2010

Cory, Kira, Colton, Cassidy and Melanie......I love you family very much, I no your dad loved all you kids and was very proud of you, Your mother is a wonderful mom and she to has so much love for her children,,,,,,your mom also loved your dad very much. Remember the good times you had with him, I am sorry for your loss and sadness please respect and love your mother, I love you kids like my own and you are always welcome to come here at anytime, Please lean on each other and give all your love to your mom. I love you family forever. Your crazy babysitter..........Lisa xoxoxo

Toni Brunson

June 10, 2010

Ramona, I just wanted to publicly let you know how much we have and will miss Brad. He was not a part of the family for very long but he will always be in our hearts. Our prayers have gone out to you in your time of loss.
Terry, Toni and The Chicks

Ralph and Carol Sanchez

June 10, 2010

Ramona
We are so sad to hear of Brads passing. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Bryan Silcox

June 9, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of brads death.
My thoughts are with his family, and Rhonda his mother. I worked for the Thomas family years ago. You wont find better people anywhere.

Russ & JaNell Morrey

June 9, 2010

Melanie & Family,

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Brad. We extend our love and sympathy.

Love,

June 9, 2010

Ramona, you and Brad loved each other so much. I know he will be waiting for you with loving arms. I am so sorry for your loss and that your time together was to short but so meaningful.
Carolyn (SLC Corp. Friends)

Steven Holfeltz

June 9, 2010

"Elder" Thomas family, so very sorry for your loss. I served with Brad in the MTC before we went to Portland, Oregon. I will always remember his desire to serve the people in Oregon.

Laury Kay

June 9, 2010

Dear Melanie and kids, our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers.

Jeri & Joe Danvers

June 9, 2010

Thomas family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our happy thoughts.

Melanie Thomas

June 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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